COMEDK · Chemistry · 27. Aldehydes and Ketones
The reagent used in Clemmenson's reduction is
- A alc. \(\mathrm{KOH}\)
- B \(a q . \mathrm{KOH}\)
- C \(\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg} /\) conc. HCl
- D conc. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\)
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Correct Answer
(C) \(\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg} /\) conc. HCl
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The reagent used in Clemmenson's reduction is \(\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg} /\) conc. HCL. It is used for veduction of carhonyl group to alkanes.
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